The military’s new AI says ‘hypothetical’ boat strike scenario ‘unambiguously illegal’
An artificial intelligence chatbot unveiled by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday appears to have described airstrikes against suspected drug smugglers at sea as “unambiguously illegal.” The platform, powered by Google Gemini, has been made available to military personnel as part of the Pentagon’s effort to adopt AI. In a video posted to X, Hegseth […]
From Quadcopters to Micro-UAS: The Aircraft Used at DOW’s Drone School
Because of the increasing prevalence of drones on the modern battlefield, students at the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems University at Fort Sill, Okla., learn the ins and outs of about two dozen kinds of these aircraft.
DOT’s airport initiative promotes workouts, but critics ask about delays
The Department of Transportation is investing $1 billion into airport upgrades under the banner of “Make Travel Family Friendly Again.” But public reaction has been less than enthusiastic. The money, sourced from the 2021 infrastructure law’s Airport Terminal Program, will support renovations designed to ease travel for parents and children. Proposed improvements include specialized security […]
World’s first social media ban for kids prompts others to consider restrictions
Luca Hagop, 15, spent more than 34 hours a week on Instagram, mostly sharing random pet videos with her friends. Amelie Tomlinson, 14, uses Snapchat to connect with friends and has almost nobody’s phone number. But on Wednesday, all this will change. Australia, where both girls live, will implement the world’s broadest social media restrictions […]
Republicans push competing health care plan ahead of ACA extension vote
Senate Republicans are circulating competing health care proposals ahead of a key Thursday vote to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for three years. The Democratic-sponsored proposal to extend the subsidies is expected to fail, and it is not clear when, or if, senators will vote on the new Republican plans. Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, […]
1 dead, suspect in custody after shooting at Kentucky State University
At least one person was killed and others were injured after a shooting Tuesday at Kentucky State University. A suspect was taken into custody, according to WKYT-TV in Lexington. The Frankfort Police Department said officers responded to a reported shooting at the school just after 3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday. They did not say how […]
Jimmy Kimmel extends contract with ABC through May 2027
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will stay on ABC after its host, Jimmy Kimmel, signed a one-year contract through May 2027. This marks nearly 24 years of his hosting career. Kimmel, who debuted his show in 2003, remains one of the longest-serving late-night hosts and is now set for at least one more season. Late-night becoming endangered? The […]
Federal judge orders Ghislaine Maxwell-related grand jury records released
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday ordered the release of all grand jury materials related to the criminal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer said he has put mechanisms in place to protect the privacy of victims of […]
ICE Data: One-third of arrests included people with no criminal histories
Data reported from a clearinghouse revealed that nearly one-third of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests involved people with no prior arrests. The release came as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Trump administration continued deployments throughout the country, most recently targeting New Orleans, the Twin Cities and New York City. Figures the […]
